Running Rooster,

800 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023

"My daughter treated me to a birthday dinner at Running Rooster. It is located in downtown Hollister. The restaurant has ample seating and a nice bar. Parking is somewhat limited, but there is generally street parking available. I started off with a glass of DeRose Parróne Blend. We ordered two appetizers: Chips & Dips from the standard menu and Lobster Mac from their special menu. The Chips and Dips came with salsa roja, salsa verde, and your choice of queso dip or guacamole. We opted for the queso dip. The appetizer was good, especially the queso. The salsa roja had a thick, somewhat creamy texture. It wasn't bad, just not the kind of salsa I was expecting. The Lobster Mac was pretty good as well. It consisted of the usual cheesy macaroni noodles, but had plenty of lobster chunks and small, stemmed mushrooms (maybe beech mushrooms?). The whole dish was topped with baked, crusted cheese and piping hot. For my meal, I ordered the Cowboy Burger and upgraded to Garlic Fries. The burger had a great flavor, but the patty wasn't as juicy as I would have liked. It may have been slightly overcooked. The burger toppings included the usual lettuce, tomato and pickles, but also pepper jack cheese, bacon, one large onion ring, and "yeehaw" sauce. All in all, a flavorful burger. My daughter ordered the Mushroom Burger with the onion rings upgrade. She too had the same experience as I did with my burger because her patty was also a bit too dry/overcooked. We ordered a shared dessert, the cheesecake, and opted for a lemon topping. The cheesecake was very good and the topping was the right amount of sweet and tangy. Our server was attentive but not intrusive and she was very pleasant. I like the ambiance of Running Rooster. I do feel the burgers could have been a bit more juicy, but really, the food was good and we'll be going back. Recommended!"

"Good food and great bar! It's pricey, but I would still encourage you to go and try it out. I love a good meal and I'm always looking for good food and drinks. If you're in Hollister, this is definitely a spot that you should check out."

"Damn good burgers. Thick, juicy and popping with flavor. The bang bang St Louis Ribs are delicious and my go to every time I go. My favorite burger is the pork belly burger, make sure to have extra napkins when eating it."

"The desert pear margaritas are simply the best tasting ever. And the chicken sando, the pizzas? Fuhgetaboutit!!"

"This is a nice restaurant with an extensive menu. I went here and was satisfied with my experience. When I got here there was a twenty minute wait. Once I was seated, I ordered a lemonade with no ice, which tasted good, and the Rocky Balboa pizza, which is a pizza with honey glaze, salami, cheese, and pepperoni. This pizza tasted quite good, but I had to wait a little for it to cool down because it was very hot. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar. The bathrooms here are pretty clean and have a nice siding. Interestingly enough, the men’s bathroom has a urinal right next to the sink, so if you’re using that urinal the sink is directly behind you. I gave this restaurant five stars because it has good pizza."